Wenders' Ode to Asia: Celebrating Ray, Kurosawa, and Beyond

Renowned German director Wim Wenders, on his maiden trip to India, has expressed his immense respect for Asian masters Satyajit Ray and Akira Kurosawa. In a masterclass in Mumbai, Wenders reminisced about meeting Ray at the 1973 Berlin Film Festival and remembered the Indian director as "gentle and kind.". The 79-year-old director also spoke about his longtime interest in Japan, naming Yasujiro Ozu as a major inspiration for his work. Wenders' new film, "Perfect Days," is Japan's Oscar entry, reinforcing his link to Asian cinema even further.
Source: The Times of India, Deutschland.de, Screen Daily